English Language Arts is important and here's why:

ELA is all about literacy.
Literacy is important for many reasons:

  • Obviously to do well in school
  • Perform high enough to go to college and do well there
  • To get a good job, fill out an application, seem intelligent, and be a good employee
  • To be politically active
  • Stay up on current events
  • Realize when someone’s argument or position is strong or weak.
  • Advocate for your rights
  • Enjoy a good book. Transport yourself to other worlds and places by simply reading
  • Develop your creativity
  • Learn new things